If you bought a 2026 or 2027 F-150, your mailbox may be getting busier than your tailgate. Ford has filed a stack of safety recalls on the newest trucks this year, and a few of them reach back to 2023. Here is every one NHTSA lists for the 2026 and 2027 F-150 as of November 2026, what each one actually means, and what to do about it. All of these repairs are free at a Ford dealer.
First, check your VIN
A recall applies to specific build ranges, not every truck with the same badge. Plug your 17-digit VIN into NHTSA’s recall lookup or the FordPass app. Some of the newer campaigns below were not VIN-searchable yet when Ford filed them, so if a recall says your model year but your VIN comes back clean, check again in a couple of weeks.
2026-2027 F-150 recalls at a glance
| NHTSA # | Ford # | Years | Problem | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V578 | 26S69 | 2023-2027 | Fuel tank may be improperly secured | Inspect and replace tank straps |
| 26V655 | 26S74 | 2025-2027 | Front seats may be improperly secured | Inspect, tighten or replace seat bolts |
| 26V689 | 26S78 | 2026-2027 | Left tailgate cable can fail under heavy load | Replace cable (remedy expected January 2027) |
| 26V576 | 26S63 | 2026 | Wrong rear axle tail bearing installed | Replace tail bearing |
| 26V577 | 26S66 | 2026 | Rear stabilizer fasteners not tightened | Replace fasteners |
| 26V550 | 26S60 | 2026 | Various joints may be improperly tightened | Inspect and tighten or repair |
| 26V653 | 26C46 | 2026 | Analog cluster speedo and tach may stick | New cluster (remedy expected December 2026) |
| 26V104 | 26C10 | 2021-2026 | Trailer module can lose communication | Software update, dealer or over the air |
The ones to take seriously right now
Fuel tank straps (26V578). This is the widest one, covering 2023 through 2027 trucks. Ford says the tank may not be properly secured, which can lead to a fuel leak or, worst case, the tank coming loose while driving. If you smell gas under the truck or hear something new clunking around the rear when you hit bumps, do not wait on the letter.
Rear axle tail bearing (26V576). An incorrect bearing can lead to rear wheel lock-up or driveshaft separation. A growl or whine from the rear axle on a nearly new truck is your cue to call the dealer. And always set the parking brake, since a separated driveshaft means Park alone will not hold the truck.
Front seat bolts (26V655). Not dramatic in daily driving, but a loose seat will not restrain you properly in a crash. Any rocking or shifting in the seat base is worth a look.
Waiting on parts: tailgate cable and gauge cluster
Two recalls do not have a fix ready yet. The left tailgate cable (26V689) can fail under heavy load and drop the gate onto the bumper. Until the cable arrives (Ford expects January 2027), do not stand on the open tailgate or load it with heavy gear. The analog cluster (26V653) issue lets the speedometer and tachometer stick or jump around; Ford expects replacement clusters in December 2026. In the meantime, a phone GPS app makes a decent backup speedometer.
If you tow: the trailer module update
Recall 26V104 covers 2021-2026 F-150s with the integrated trailer module. It can lose communication with the truck, taking out trailer brake lights, turn signals, or even trailer brakes. The fix is a software update, often over the air. Check the update screen in Sync, and do a quick light check at the hitch before every trip. A cheap 7-pin trailer light tester makes that a one-person job. Maverick owners got the same campaign, which we cover in our Maverick problems and recalls guide.
While you are at the dealer
Ask them to stack every open recall into one visit, and ask about service bulletins too. Bulletins are not recalls, but they explain a lot of known quirks, like the harsh shifts in our 10R80 transmission guide or the 3.5 EcoBoost cold-start rattle on older trucks. If you are doing your own oil changes between visits, our Ford oil and filter guide and F-150 oil picks have the specs. Recalls are not fun, but a free fix beats finding out the hard way.
Ford customer service for recall questions: 1-866-436-7332. We will update this list as new 2026 and 2027 F-150 campaigns are filed.